Monthly Archives: March 2017

Eureka! Another species…and another… and another

Posted on March 23, 2017 by mjs24

While unknown species continue to disappear, researchers look to find undiscovered species and to document them. I wish to address the process of finding and documenting new species to the scientific community and rates of species discoveries. The rate of … Continue reading →

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Osteoporosis or Osteo-porites: Can corals cure bone disease?

Posted on March 23, 2017 by ajr7

When people think about medical advancements, their minds often revert to rare chemicals and intricate biochemical reactions (at least mine does). In my last blog post, I talked a lot about how some coral reef organisms are able to produce … Continue reading →

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King of the Western Atlantic, the Lionfish

Posted on March 23, 2017 by ssp3

While lions are considered the kings of the jungle, lionfish seem to be exerting their reign over the Atlantic coast of the United States as well as the Caribbean. Lionfish may seem like an innocent beauty, with they’re intricately patterned … Continue reading →

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Remoras Galore: Commensalism on Coral Reefs

Posted on March 23, 2017 by bfm3

In my first blog post I explained that coral reefs provide us with some of the most complex and visually stunning ecosystems in the world. In environments as ecologically diverse as these, interesting symbiotic relationships are bound to occur. To … Continue reading →

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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: How Reef Fish See Color and Why Fish Coloration is Ecologically Relevant

Posted on March 22, 2017 by sft4

In my last blog post, I promised that I would discuss the importance of coral reef fishes’ colors and patterns. So, this post will be entirely about reef fish! First, I’ll share some research that examines how coral reef fish … Continue reading →

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Unexplained Coral Deaths Plague Pristine Flower Garden Banks

Posted on March 22, 2017 by ak56

Now that I’ve introduced the Flower Garden Banks in a broad sense, I can get into the specifics of the conservation status of this National Marine Sanctuary. It’s pretty much common knowledge at this point that globally, coral reefs are … Continue reading →

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